Director Plant Operations - OLOL Camden

Virtua Health Job Opportunity

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Additional Locations:

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning, organizing and directing of the maintenance, construction, renovations (capital improvement project scope development) and building systems of the hospital and various other facilities within Virtua. Insures that all codes and standards of the State of New Jersey, JCAHO, NFPA and all other regulatory agencies are met or exceeded.

Position Responsibilities

Manages operational programs, assuring that buildings are maintained in a safe and operationally effective condition.

Coordinates the implementation and maintenance of facility programs; compiles and analyzes operational and productivity data. Identifies innovative alternatives to improve efficiency of operations.

Conducts inspection tours of the plant, related equipment and emergency systems to ensure the efficient and uninterrupted operation of the facility.

Recruits, trains and motivates a workforce of technical and other qualified personnel; performs annual employee evaluations.

Prepares and adheres to department operating budgets.

Reviews, approves and coordinates work requests to ensure timely completion and adherence to regulatory codes and ordinances.

Partner with customers, architects, engineers, and contractors to design, develop and implement in-house and capital projects for the Health System.

Reviews the consumption of energy and other resources in order to plan and adjust operating policies and procedures to ensure operations are cost effective.

Selects vendor services and products related to plant operations and managers their performance to ensure adherence to contractual provisions, job schedules and regulatory specifications.

Manages operational initiatives and programs as assigned, i.e., patient satisfaction, safety, security and biomedical engineering.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

A minimum of 5 years experience in plant engineering and maintenance. A minimum of three years management experience including but not limited to budgetary responsibilities and development. Knowledge of local, state, DOH and JCAHO requirements, as well as BOCA and AIA guidelines for construction. Must have effective communications skills, ability to manage multiple construction projects, as well as facilitate plant operations department functions.

Required Education

BS in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

CHFM preferred.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Virtua's annual incentive compensation plan (AICP). The amount is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan document. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.